Experimental chlorine battery holds 6 times more charge than lithium-ion

Energy [Experimental chlorine battery holds 6 times more charge than lithium-ion]( [Scientists have developed a chlorine-based prototype battery with six times the capacity of today's lithium-ion devices]( Stanford University scientists experimenting with a decades-old, single-use battery architecture have led the development of a version that is not only rechargeable, but offers around six times the capacity of today's lithium-ion solutions. [Read more]( SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS [Save an extra 20% on this exclusive VPN Plan]( Ultra-fast speeds, 10 multi logins, 24-hour support, a 31-day money back guarantee and no logs are just some of the benefits of PureVPN. Enter the code newatlas20 to receive an extra 20% off – that's 3 years of premier VPN service for just $55! [Read more]( Medical [Genetic screening exposes weakness in "Achilles' heel" of solid cancers]( [Scientists have discovered a new vulnerability in solid tumors]( Researchers in Canada have discovered a new vulnerability in an enzyme considered the "Achilles' heel" of solid tumor cells, and demonstrated how it can be targeted to drive the cancer cells to a "catastrophic death." [Read more]( Science [Modern forensics seeks origin of uranium cubes from Nazi A-bomb project]( [British and American soldiers inspect the Leipzig-IV reactor]( A team of researchers is using state-of-the-art forensic techniques to solve the riddle of the origin of uranium cubes that were used as part of the Nazi effort to develop nuclear weapons during the Second World War. [Read more]( Bicycles [nothng ebike is designed to live up to its name]( [The nothng ebike is currently on Indiegogo]( Given that they are at least partially high-tech electronic devices, many ebikes are just dripping with extra features … which not everyone wants. Well, the nothng was created with just such folks in mind. [Read more]( Music [Review: NuraTrue smashes personalized wireless earbuds out of the park]( [Nura's true wireless earbuds set themselves apart with insanely high quality adaptive audio and monstrously loud sound for folk that don't mind blowing their eardrums out]( NuraTrue is the only set of wireless earbuds we can honestly say will sound amazing for nearly everyone. Their brilliant adaptive audio algorithm delivers enormous, magical sound to suit your personal hearing – provided you can pay the asking price. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Delta variant doubles COVID-19 hospitalization risk in unvaccinated]( [Compared to the previously dominant Alpha variant the study found hospitalizations with Delta were 2.26 times higher]( In the most thorough investigation to date into the virulence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, researchers in the UK have found those infected with the strain are twice as likely to be hospitalized compared to those infected with prior variants. [Read more]( Science [Common pesticide may slow calorie-burning and contribute to obesity]( [A new study is the first to detect the pesticide chlorpyrifos inhibiting metabolic processes in brown fat cells]( Research has found a common pesticide may promote obesity by slowing the calorie-burning ability of certain fat cells. The animal study indicates chlorpyrifos, to be banned in the US, promotes food intake and suppresses thermogenesis in brown fat. [Read more]( Science [Denmark grows after world's northernmost island discovered off Greenland]( [The newly discovered unnamed island is located off the northern coast of Greenland]( The Kingdom of Denmark just got a teeny bit bigger after researchers from the University of Copenhagen accidentally discovered the world's northernmost island. Measuring only 100 x 200 ft, the still unnamed isle is located off the coast of Greenland. [Read more]( Physics [New antimatter trap could help explain why cosmos didn't self-destruct]( [Researchers Matthew Bohman (left) and Christian Smorra (right) with the new two-trap cooling system]( Antimatter is hard to study, not least because it annihilates any container you try to put it in. Now CERN physicists have developed a new antimatter trap that can cool samples in seconds, which could help unlock a fundamental mystery of the universe. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This novel corner lamp comes with over 16 million color options]( Lighting is everything. We may not stop to think about it often, but the proper lighting can genuinely make you feel more at peace in your environment. The Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp brings that ambiance you crave into every room. [Read more]( Drones [Real-world tests show life-saving potential of defibrillator drones]( [A drone delivers a defibrillator as part of real-world testing]( Researchers have deployed drones carrying defibrillators to the sites of real-world cardiac arrests for the first time. On average, the unmanned aircraft arrived well ahead of ambulance crews, with the medical devices safely in tow. [Read more]( Science [MIT SensiCut tech identifies materials for laser-cutting]( [The SensiCut module (blue device on rail), being used to differentiate between four similar-looking but separate materials]( In a busy workshop, it's possible to lose track of what substance a given sheet of material is composed of – making it risky to cut with a laser. SensiCut is designed to help, by identifying 30 different materials based on their surface qualities. [Read more]( Drones [Wing says drone deliveries are taking off madly where they're allowed]( [Wing's drone uses 12 small vertical lift props and two cruise props to carry packages up to 1.5 kg at highway speeds]( Google's drone-delivery sister company Wing is rapidly expanding its drone delivery services in Logan, a city in Queensland Australia that Wing says is now the drone delivery capital of the world. Only red tape is holding back world domination. [Read more]( Music [Modular guitar lets players change tone in seconds]( [The Voyager rocks pickup and control modules for quick-change tone tweaking]( Back in 2018, Ian Reddick unveiled the Mercury Modular Guitar, which could be broken down into numerous components and packed into a small suitcase for travel. Now he's back with a pro guitar where you can swap out pickup blocks on-the-fly. [Read more]( Medical [Glowing antibacterial bandage sheds light on infected wounds]( [If the bandage glows under UV light, it means that an infection is present]( Bandaged wounds need to be checked for infection, yet removing the bandage to check the wound can delay its healing. Australian scientists may have a fix for this paradox, in the form of a dressing that glows if the wound is infected. [Read more]( Automotive [GMC unveils new Canyon AT4 OverlandX concept truck]( ["Consumer reaction to this concept's design will help us further serve the growing market of buyers leading authentic outdoor lifestyles," said Buick and GMC Global VP, Duncan Aldred]( The Overland Expo Mountain West has begun, and GMC has unveiled a new concept pickup truck, the Canyon AT4 OverlandX. This is essentially a GMC Canyon AT4 fitted with the Bison package from Chevrolet along with several additional custom add-ons. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2021